Sunday 9th June 2013
Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
The Barbel Society committee are pleased to announce ‘The fishing show of the year’!
Speakers include:
Dr. Paul Garner
Bob Roberts and Stu Walker
Des Taylor
Dave Harrell
The new Barbel Society book - Barbel Tales is being launched at this years show so come along to purchase your copies.
Ticket costs are £8.00 for each adult Barbel Society member (£9.00 for Paypal payers) and £10.00 for non-members (£11.00 for Paypal payers). Wives/ partners and accompanied juniors are included in the ticket price.
Don’t wait, order your tickets now to be sure of attending this fantastic show!
For details on buying tickets please Click Here
Friday, 5 April 2013
Monday, 25 March 2013
Dorset Stour Receives Boost to Fish Stocks
As levels finally dropped on the Dorset Stour this year the Environment Agency Fisheries Department at Blandford finally managed to complete this year’s stocking from our Calverton fish farm into the middle reaches of the Stour. 1000 Chub and 1000 Dace were stocked into areas where several habitat improvement schemes have been completed and where more are planned in the near future in partnership with the Barbel Society and the Wessex Chalk Stream and Rivers Trust. A welcome 1000 barbel were also stocked to add to the partnership project with the Barbel Society where 9000 have been stocked previously between 2008 and 2010. As a result of the stockings small barbel have been caught and some spotted to the 4lb mark between Blandford and Sturminster Marshall recently. Pete Reading, BS Conservation Officer said; “We are delighted to see the further work being carried out by the Agency, both support stocking and habitat improvement, that forms part of the growing partnership between the Barbel Society and also the WCSRT. The Agency, Barbel Society and Rivers Trust are planning further co-funded works on the Stour in the coming year”.
Photo: A barbel caught on rod and line by Fisheries Officer Jim Allan from the Stour at Blandford.
Hopefully we will see a few more catches in the new season and would love to hear from you if you catch any barbel between Blandford and Wimborne. Please report any catches to Fisheries Officer Jim Allan on 01258 483405, or by email to james.allan@environment-agency.gov.uk
Photo: A barbel caught on rod and line by Fisheries Officer Jim Allan from the Stour at Blandford.
Hopefully we will see a few more catches in the new season and would love to hear from you if you catch any barbel between Blandford and Wimborne. Please report any catches to Fisheries Officer Jim Allan on 01258 483405, or by email to james.allan@environment-agency.gov.uk
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Angling Trust - Operation CLAMP DOWN
Operation CLAMP DOWN
Targeting illegal angling during the coarse close season
Please note: The correct number for the EA hotline is 0800 80 70 60 and we have amended this in the version below. Apologies for any confusion.
Between 15 March and 15 June 2013, the Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service, in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA), will be running Operation CLAMP DOWN - targeting illegal angling during the coarse fishing close season. The VBS is currently a pilot project in the EA South East Region (EASE), upon which geographic area Operation CLAMP DOWN focusses.
The Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) was launched in May 2012, comprising 29 Volunteer Bailiffs (VB) deployed into four 'Angling Watches' (AW), each overseen by an Area Co-ordinator (AC). Each AW has a dedicated EA Fisheries Enforcement Officer (FEO), with whom VBs work closely. In April 2013, a further 27 VBs will be inducted into the VBS, making a total of 56 VBs active in EASE.
At this stage VBs are involved with gathering intelligence on illegal fishing. The quantity and quality of information reports will be carefully analysed upon conclusion of CLAMP DOWN, and any successes widely publicised.
Although CLAMP DOWN specifically targets waters in EASE, anglers throughout England can contribute by reporting any offences in progress or useful information to the EA. Indeed, anglers generally in EASE, not just VBs, are positively encouraged to contribute to this process. Anglers should call the EA on 0800 80 70 60. "All anglers are asked to report those fishing illegally out of season. Information received fromVBs and the public will be invaluable and used to target patrols at known locations. Anglers caught fishing during the annual close season are all reported to our legal department and may face prosecution ," said Adrian Brightley, the EASE Technical Specialist (Fisheries Enforcement).
Angling Trust (AT) Fisheries Enforcement Manager (FEM) Dilip Sarkar said "Both the AT and EA recognise that poaching and fish theft are of great concern to many anglers. Anglers themselves are, in fact, our greatest resource, given that we are out there on the bank in all weathers and possessed of immense local knowledge. The VBS provides an opportunity for anglers to get involved by giving just four hours of their time per week to support EA FEOs. Operation CLAMP DOWN is our response to dealing with those who break the law and fish illegally during the close season. Law enforcement today is intelligence driven, and providing information and reporting incidents is an absolutely essential process to which all anglers can contribute. By working together in this way, we can make a positive difference".
It is hoped that the next VBS development stage will see selected VBS given further training and the power to demand and inspect rod licences. Ultimately some VBs could become fully warranted and work in direct support of EA FEOs on High Impact Fisheries Enforcement operations. The pilot project in EASE is crucially important, providing a model applicable to other EA areas.
For further information, please contact:
Dilip Sarkar MBE
Angling Trust Fisheries Enforcement Manager
Office: 01905 4209441
Mob: 07971 677638
Email: dilip.sarkar@anglingtrust.net
Targeting illegal angling during the coarse close season
Please note: The correct number for the EA hotline is 0800 80 70 60 and we have amended this in the version below. Apologies for any confusion.
Between 15 March and 15 June 2013, the Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service, in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA), will be running Operation CLAMP DOWN - targeting illegal angling during the coarse fishing close season. The VBS is currently a pilot project in the EA South East Region (EASE), upon which geographic area Operation CLAMP DOWN focusses.
The Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) was launched in May 2012, comprising 29 Volunteer Bailiffs (VB) deployed into four 'Angling Watches' (AW), each overseen by an Area Co-ordinator (AC). Each AW has a dedicated EA Fisheries Enforcement Officer (FEO), with whom VBs work closely. In April 2013, a further 27 VBs will be inducted into the VBS, making a total of 56 VBs active in EASE.
At this stage VBs are involved with gathering intelligence on illegal fishing. The quantity and quality of information reports will be carefully analysed upon conclusion of CLAMP DOWN, and any successes widely publicised.
Although CLAMP DOWN specifically targets waters in EASE, anglers throughout England can contribute by reporting any offences in progress or useful information to the EA. Indeed, anglers generally in EASE, not just VBs, are positively encouraged to contribute to this process. Anglers should call the EA on 0800 80 70 60. "All anglers are asked to report those fishing illegally out of season. Information received fromVBs and the public will be invaluable and used to target patrols at known locations. Anglers caught fishing during the annual close season are all reported to our legal department and may face prosecution ," said Adrian Brightley, the EASE Technical Specialist (Fisheries Enforcement).
Angling Trust (AT) Fisheries Enforcement Manager (FEM) Dilip Sarkar said "Both the AT and EA recognise that poaching and fish theft are of great concern to many anglers. Anglers themselves are, in fact, our greatest resource, given that we are out there on the bank in all weathers and possessed of immense local knowledge. The VBS provides an opportunity for anglers to get involved by giving just four hours of their time per week to support EA FEOs. Operation CLAMP DOWN is our response to dealing with those who break the law and fish illegally during the close season. Law enforcement today is intelligence driven, and providing information and reporting incidents is an absolutely essential process to which all anglers can contribute. By working together in this way, we can make a positive difference".
It is hoped that the next VBS development stage will see selected VBS given further training and the power to demand and inspect rod licences. Ultimately some VBs could become fully warranted and work in direct support of EA FEOs on High Impact Fisheries Enforcement operations. The pilot project in EASE is crucially important, providing a model applicable to other EA areas.
For further information, please contact:
Dilip Sarkar MBE
Angling Trust Fisheries Enforcement Manager
Office: 01905 4209441
Mob: 07971 677638
Email: dilip.sarkar@anglingtrust.net
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Barbel Tales Update
Just to let you know that all leather versions of Barbel Tales have now been SOLD.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Barbel Society Handling Code
Featuring Pete Reading, the Barbel Society Handling code video has just topped 10,000 views on Youtube, if you havent seen it yet, here is the link Barbel Society Handling Code
The video was filmed and edited by award winning wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles, here is a link Hugh's blog hughmiles9.blogspot.co.uk
The video was filmed and edited by award winning wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles, here is a link Hugh's blog hughmiles9.blogspot.co.uk
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Invitation to Loddon Rivers Week 2013
Practical Tasks to improve River Ecology
Rivers Week 2012 Summary
Over 70 volunteers safely achieved up to 30 habitat enhancements on the Blackwater, Loddon and Whitewater.
A draft EA Flood Defence Consent (FDC) advice pack is in circulation. This provides simple guides for woody debris, backwaters and gravel. It is supplemented with a flood defence consent leaflet and main river map to enable viewers to see where EA consent is required by law. I would welcome any feedback on the FDC guides.
We produced delegates packs providing the know how to enable groups to undertake habitat improvement in future. Local case studies are featured and the process from options appraisal to construction is covered. The 2012 Loddon Rivers Week pack can be viewed at www.lfcc.org.uk
Eight teams, lead by experts, accomplished a variety of habitat improvement techniques. These techniques included creating gravel fish spawning grounds, installing large woody debris to change river morphology (shape) to scour pools, clean spawning grounds and improve habitat complexity, various refugia installed for fish and wildlife, planting and carefully selecting site won materials. We tackled fish passage at Arborfield by slowing water through the channel exit to facilitate upstream movement.
Come and join us, it’s free and thoroughly rewarding to watch a river transform before your eyes.
For further information Click Here
Rivers Week 2012 Summary
Over 70 volunteers safely achieved up to 30 habitat enhancements on the Blackwater, Loddon and Whitewater.
A draft EA Flood Defence Consent (FDC) advice pack is in circulation. This provides simple guides for woody debris, backwaters and gravel. It is supplemented with a flood defence consent leaflet and main river map to enable viewers to see where EA consent is required by law. I would welcome any feedback on the FDC guides.
We produced delegates packs providing the know how to enable groups to undertake habitat improvement in future. Local case studies are featured and the process from options appraisal to construction is covered. The 2012 Loddon Rivers Week pack can be viewed at www.lfcc.org.uk
Eight teams, lead by experts, accomplished a variety of habitat improvement techniques. These techniques included creating gravel fish spawning grounds, installing large woody debris to change river morphology (shape) to scour pools, clean spawning grounds and improve habitat complexity, various refugia installed for fish and wildlife, planting and carefully selecting site won materials. We tackled fish passage at Arborfield by slowing water through the channel exit to facilitate upstream movement.
Come and join us, it’s free and thoroughly rewarding to watch a river transform before your eyes.
For further information Click Here
Friday, 25 January 2013
Angling Trust - Media Release
Polish Anglers Association offer free rules translation service to angling clubs
The Polish Anglers Association in the UK will translate into Polish the rules of any angling club as a free contribution to better integration between Polish and British anglers. The idea came from the Angling Trust's 'Building Bridges' officer Radoslaw Papiewski and his colleague Pawel Nycz.
Rado said:
"Through the Building Bridges project we have made great strides in educating Polish anglers in the rules, regulations and customs that govern fishing over here. However, there will always be some anglers who need help understanding not only the EA by-laws about catch and release but also the specific club rules that are in place. Hopefully by getting club rules translated into Polish, future problems will be more easily solved and our communities can jointly enjoy the great sport of angling without unnecessary friction."
The Polish Anglers Association in the UK was established a few months ago by seven anglers from Poland including Rado and Pawel. They have a website and facebook page which provides an excellent source of information for Polish anglers: http://www.polish-anglers-association.co.uk/index.php/start
There is a forum on the website where anglers of all nationalities can ask questions and get useful information about fisheries and their rules and regulations. The PAA is committed to promoting best practice in fish welfare and conservation and are members of angling's governing body, the Angling Trust.
The Polish Anglers Association is also keen to organise competitions and fishing get-togethers with any angling clubs or groups - contact Rado to set something up.
Clubs requiring rule translation for their website or rule books should contact either Rado or Pawel on:
radoslaw.papiewski@anglingtrust.net
pawel.nycz@anglingtrust.net
Angling Trust Campaigns Coordinator Martin Salter said:"This is a brilliant initiative and the Angling Trust is urging all clubs from areas with a significant Polish angling interest to take advantage of the new free translation service offered by our Building Bridges team. The Poles love their fishing at least as much as we do but our cultures and practices are different which is why it is important to get over the message that fish should be returned safely in accordance with our by-laws."
More info:
Radoslaw Papiewski
Angling Trust Building Bridges Project Officer
07886 138 072
radoslaw.papiewski@anglingtrust.net
The Polish Anglers Association in the UK will translate into Polish the rules of any angling club as a free contribution to better integration between Polish and British anglers. The idea came from the Angling Trust's 'Building Bridges' officer Radoslaw Papiewski and his colleague Pawel Nycz.
Rado said:
"Through the Building Bridges project we have made great strides in educating Polish anglers in the rules, regulations and customs that govern fishing over here. However, there will always be some anglers who need help understanding not only the EA by-laws about catch and release but also the specific club rules that are in place. Hopefully by getting club rules translated into Polish, future problems will be more easily solved and our communities can jointly enjoy the great sport of angling without unnecessary friction."
The Polish Anglers Association in the UK was established a few months ago by seven anglers from Poland including Rado and Pawel. They have a website and facebook page which provides an excellent source of information for Polish anglers: http://www.polish-anglers-association.co.uk/index.php/start
There is a forum on the website where anglers of all nationalities can ask questions and get useful information about fisheries and their rules and regulations. The PAA is committed to promoting best practice in fish welfare and conservation and are members of angling's governing body, the Angling Trust.
The Polish Anglers Association is also keen to organise competitions and fishing get-togethers with any angling clubs or groups - contact Rado to set something up.
Clubs requiring rule translation for their website or rule books should contact either Rado or Pawel on:
radoslaw.papiewski@anglingtrust.net
pawel.nycz@anglingtrust.net
Angling Trust Campaigns Coordinator Martin Salter said:"This is a brilliant initiative and the Angling Trust is urging all clubs from areas with a significant Polish angling interest to take advantage of the new free translation service offered by our Building Bridges team. The Poles love their fishing at least as much as we do but our cultures and practices are different which is why it is important to get over the message that fish should be returned safely in accordance with our by-laws."
More info:
Radoslaw Papiewski
Angling Trust Building Bridges Project Officer
07886 138 072
radoslaw.papiewski@anglingtrust.net
Friday, 11 January 2013
Updates
Just to let you know we are down to the last 10 leathers of the forthcoming book Barbel Tales
Pre orders can be made can be made here Barbel Tales or from our merchandise shop Barbel Society Merchandise
After the recent floods the Severn is now back within its banks and the fish have started feeding well. Latest capture reported from Pixham is a four fish bag up to 12lb 4oz. Beware of the slippy banks.
Pre orders can be made can be made here Barbel Tales or from our merchandise shop Barbel Society Merchandise
After the recent floods the Severn is now back within its banks and the fish have started feeding well. Latest capture reported from Pixham is a four fish bag up to 12lb 4oz. Beware of the slippy banks.
Monday, 17 December 2012
Research and Conservation Auction
The Fifth Annual Research and Conservation Online Auction has ended, with another superb result of almost five thousand pounds raised to date.
The Society is most grateful to all the donors and successful bidders, without whose support and generosity the work of the RandC Fund could not continue.
Special thanks to;
Wickersley Angling Centre
Rob Hilton
Rich Frampton
Fred Crouch
Climax Tackle, Sheffield
Steve Pope
Dynamite Baits
Nutrabaits
Phil Smith
Billy Clarke Fishing Tackle
Glyn Gomersall, 3RB Baits
Jon Berry
Ringwood and District AA
Mike Window
Avon Roach Project
Rob Burt, RB Traditional
Micky Erends
Christchurch Angling Club
Rob Swindells
Dave Mason
Len Arbery
Dave Brown
Chris Lythe
Gerry Higham
Phil Buckingham
John Found
Steve Beech
James van Gowler
Dave Steuart
Steve Derby
Pete Marshall
Fred Bonney
Along with the funds raised by the Avon Fundraiser in October, the RandC Fund has been boosted by over seven and a half thousand pounds this year, all designated for habitat work
and research on barbel rivers.
The Society is most grateful to all the donors and successful bidders, without whose support and generosity the work of the RandC Fund could not continue.
Special thanks to;
Wickersley Angling Centre
Rob Hilton
Rich Frampton
Fred Crouch
Climax Tackle, Sheffield
Steve Pope
Dynamite Baits
Nutrabaits
Phil Smith
Billy Clarke Fishing Tackle
Glyn Gomersall, 3RB Baits
Jon Berry
Ringwood and District AA
Mike Window
Avon Roach Project
Rob Burt, RB Traditional
Micky Erends
Christchurch Angling Club
Rob Swindells
Dave Mason
Len Arbery
Dave Brown
Chris Lythe
Gerry Higham
Phil Buckingham
John Found
Steve Beech
James van Gowler
Dave Steuart
Steve Derby
Pete Marshall
Fred Bonney
Along with the funds raised by the Avon Fundraiser in October, the RandC Fund has been boosted by over seven and a half thousand pounds this year, all designated for habitat work
and research on barbel rivers.
Friday, 2 November 2012
The Barbel Society's Research and Conservation Auction 2012
Starts Monday 19th November
It is that time of year again and we are gearing ourselves ready for the Barbel Society Research and Conservation Auction. Below is a list of confirmed items up for auction so far, with more to follow over the coming week.
Here are just some of the confirmed items:
Here are just some of the confirmed items:
All fisheries permit and membership for the Barbel Society for the 2013/14 season
Skies of Fire Rivers of Gold book, Fred Crouch, limited edition of 250
Day on the River Kennet with Pete Reading
Day on the River Kennet with Pete Reading
Day on the Dorset Frome with Pete Reading
Day on the Hampshire Avon with Pete Reading
Day on the Severn with Steve Pope
Day on the Wye with Steve Pope
Day on the Trent with Rob Hilton
Day on the Kennet with Dave Brown
Day on the Upper Severn with Rich Frampton
Day on a private stretch of the Teme, with guidance from Rob Swindells
Book; Hampshire Avon Salmon by Colonel Crow 1960s classic, very rare fine copy
Day for two on Dave Steuarts stretch of the River Test
Day for two on Dave Steuarts stretch of the River Test
Two tickets for Man Utd game in the Knights Lounge
Ancient reel once owned by Chris Yates with a framed certificate of authenticity from Chris
Book by Len Arbery Barbel for life
Book by Phil Smith Targets Set and Achieved
Leather and hardback combination of new Barbel Society book, Barbel Tales
Bait package from Three Rivers Baits 10kilos of fresh frozen boilies and paste and flavours
Shakespeare Eagle centrepin reel
Set of floats from Chris Lythe
Box of cork on quill and other handmade floats
British Freshwater Fishes Players cigarette cards complete album with 50 cards
Fishermans Bedside Book by BB First Edition 1945
Day on the River Kennet with John Found
Ringwood and District Angling Club membership
Christchurch Angling Club membership
Observers Book of Fishes, First Edition 1941
Observers Book of Coarse Fishing, by Peter Wheat, First Edition 1976
Abu 7000i Multiplier reel as new
Shimano 5000RE Baitrunner reel
Handmade wooden rod rests
Set of whipped and varnished goose quill floats
Set of four numbered prints by Bernard Venables 54/5000
Day on the Medway with John Kemp
Book Specimen Fishing by Design Martin Hooper
Book Favourite Swims; Fishing here and there, Fred J Taylor
Classic Waterlog magazine numbers 1-61, with 1-50 in binders
Crucian carp underwater print from Seeking Shadows, signed by Martin Bowler
Kevin Nash collapsible roving seat
Available to members only, remember half year membership still available
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